US Daily Quiz — 17 March 2026

In the news recently...

In a beloved annual tradition, which city's river was dyed bright green for St. Patrick's Day?
💡 Chicago
Jessie Buckley won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in which film, making her the first Irish woman to win in that category?
💡 Hamnet
Which country rallied past Italy in the World Baseball Classic semifinals to advance to the championship game against the United States?
💡 Venezuela

Mixed bag

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting the laws of the land and includes the Supreme Court?
💡 The Judicial Branch
Which U.S. constitutional amendment prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment?
💡 8th Amendment
What is the name of the 1819 U.S. Supreme Court case in which Chief Justice John Marshall ruled that the federal government held powers beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution, striking down a state tax on the national bank?
💡 McCulloch v. Maryland

On this date (17 March)

March 17 is celebrated worldwide as the feast day of the patron saint of which country?
💡 Ireland
On March 17, 1969, Golda Meir was sworn in as prime minister of which country, becoming its first female leader?
💡 Israel
On March 17, 1861, the Kingdom of Italy was officially proclaimed, with which Italian city designated as its first capital?
💡 Turin